Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Higher apprentice for diesel calibration, power train. At the moment i am still working in college and am acquiring skills which will help me when i get into plant. Such as learning CAD programs and Automotive engineering.

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how different systems work in a vehicle such as 4 stroke cycle and transmission systems.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The people who i work with all want to be here and make the job enjoyable and when i go into plant the team all want to help.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?
  • I feel we are valued so much by the company as any problems we have with work/college/personal they are always there to help.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I feel the college side to the apprenticeship isnt as well structured as it could be but the work side of it is very hands on and enjoyable.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I feel there isnt much support from the college.

    2/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I feel JLR give us the maximum amount of support.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I feel we are paid extremely well it allows us to live near the college if we need to or travel while also giving us money for personal gains.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • JLR offer a scheme where you can have a grant to let us do sports or driving experience.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel it is an amazing opportunity if you want to get into the engineering field.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
  • Be honest, it doesnt matter if you dont know much about engines just make sure you are enthusiastic.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2015


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